Ice fishers at work

A partnership of non-profit and government entities have put together a great website of resources and online webinars (starting this afternoon!) to educate about the importance of smart salt use.

Do you know the difference between smart and ... not-so-smart salt use, or why it matters? Check out wintersaltweek.org to learn more.

I shared a little bit about it all on our blog: "Let's talk about salt"

Pictured: juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk, Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Naples, FL.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a recent case of avian influenza causing the death of waterfowl in the state, with many more cases in other counties suspected.

Additionally, several commercial poultry operations have been hit by the virus. I think it is safe to assume that it is now quite widespread. Birds can carry the virus even without showing signs of illness.

Suspected cases should be reported to the DNR. To learn the symptoms of avian flu, how to report, etc, visit their website. If you do make a submissions, please let our office know.

There have been dozens of cases in the U.S. of avian flu infecting humans, including one death, so be sure to exercise proper precautions around wildlife.

"2025 Kline Levee update"